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Competition Divisions and What to Expect

Grade Minimum expectations Winners
Investigator
3 and 4 Some research with simple experiment, display, 6-minute presentation with minimal questioning 3 receive medallions
Explorer
5 and 6 Research with experiment, display, 7-minute presentation, answer some questions 3 receive medallions
Junior
7 and 8 Research with original experiment, display, paper, 9-minute presentation, show knowledge of subject answering questions and ISEF Forms 3 receive trophies, at least 2 advance to DRSEF
Senior
9 to 12 Research with original experiment, display, paper, 10-minute presentation, exhibit familiarity with subject answering questions and ISEF Forms 3 receive trophies, at least 2 advance to DRSEF
All student projects MUST conform to the safety guidelines. If in doubt about something, send us a note. We will do our best to help you comply at the fair (time permitting), but your project may be weakened or disallowed.